Okay, you’ve finally bought a Nintendo Switch, or are planning to buy one sometime soon. Next, you just have to determine which game you buy first. Unfortunately, because game prices tend to be expensive, you might only be able to buy one or two games. Because you probably will stuck with one or two of these games in a long time, you certainly have to choose wisely. Otherwise you may be disappointed and have to collect money until you can buy new games again.
For those of you who have just owned a Nintendo Switch or will have one soon, here are the first 10 games we recommend. All of these games promise a very cool playing experience and will take a lot of time. This means you don’t need to rush to buy a new game anytime soon.
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The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (Action-Adventure, US$59.99)
The main attraction of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild not the story, but the world. With open world which is very wide, you can spend a lot of time exploring the world in this game. Not only that, each new exploration that you do will also provide a reward that is worth it. It means your curiosity is paying off.
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is one of those games where you can spend dozens of hours just exploring.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (Platform Fighter, US$59.99)
Super Smash Bros. ultimate perhaps quite known by the features multiplayer-his. But that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy this game alone and without an internet connection to play on line. This game also has features and content singleplayer quite a lot, starting from the World of Light, hunting Spirits, to trying some of the available challenges.
Well, before even being able to enjoy all the content above you might have spent quite a bit of time unlocking all the available characters. In between, you might as well spend some time learning and becoming a better player.
Also read: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Worth Buying or Not?
Octopath Traveler (JRPG, US$59.99)
Octopath Traveler is a game with very similar visuals to the classic JPRG. With pixel sprites, turn-based combatand exploration of the world through character stories, this game definitely evokes a sense of nostalgia.
But that doesn’t mean Octopath Traveler just tracing an existing element just like that. There are many touches that make this game worth trying, from visuals, music, to some mechanics combat special. Coupled with stories and various side-quests Interestingly, you are guaranteed to spend hundreds of hours playing this game.
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 (JRPG, US$59.99)
If Octopath Traveler more towards classic JRPG, Xenoblade Chronicles 2 have a more modern form. Not only in terms of three-dimensional graphics, combat in Xenoblade Chronicles 2 more towards real-time combat with some typical mechanics.
Regardless, in the end Xenoblade Chronicles 2 still an RPG from Japan. Once played you can spend a long time to complete various side quests, wander around, and enjoy all the available content before actually intending to finish it. Even if you really like this game, you can also get the DLC, namely Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Torna, The Golden Country.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Racing, US$59.99)
Of all the games on this list, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe perhaps the only game that lacks elements singleplayer. The point is to really enjoy it, this game is best played together considering you have almost no mode to play alone other than facing the CPU or playing on line.
So why did we include Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on this list? Because no matter how many times you play it, this game is always fun to play with friends or family. You have lots of tracks and game modes to choose from. Not to mention the race itself is very exciting.
Super Mario Odyssey (Platformers, US$59.99)
It feels less afdol if we don’t include it in this list Super Mario Odyssey. But that doesn’t mean this game is included in the list just because it holds the name Mario. This game is also cool and you deserve to be the first game.
Like other Mario games, Super Mario Odyssey stay focused on platforming. But if you used to be able to jump, now you have one tool, namely your hat named Cappy. With Cappy’s help, you will have many options in moving and overcoming obstacles, from using it as an additional foothold to controlling the enemy. This power you obviously need because of the world Super Mario Odyssey It’s huge and has a lot of things for you to find and collect.
Splatoon 2 (Shooters, US$59.99)
Splatoon 2 are games shooter with a distinctly Nintendo touch. If in games shooter generally you play as a soldier and shoot guns, in Splatoon 2 You play as a Squid Kid who looks fashionable and shoots ink. It automatically creates mode game Splatoon 2 also unique and more cheerful.
not only that, Splatoon 2 also have a lot of content and mode games you can try. If you play alone, you can finish single player campaign and follow the exciting story. For those of you who want to test your skills further, you can play on line and face other players. If you get bored with both of them, you can have fun and try on different costumes for your character.
Hollow Knight (Metroidvania, US$15)
If you are on the budget and you can’t buy games for US$60, don’t worry because there are lots of games to choose from indie which is no less exciting. The first is Hollow Knightsa game metroidvania with dark graphics and a bit scary but cool at the same time.
This game has a very wide world with a variety of fairly difficult challenges. Along the way you encounter various types of enemies, whether they’re venomous enemies or powerful bosses. You have to be able to fight with whatever you have and find along the way. If not, their average fast attack will finish you off easily.
Also Read: Hollow Knight Review: One of the Best Metroidvania Games Right Now
Stardew Valley (Simulation RPG, US$14.99)
ever played Harvest Moon: Back to Nature in the Playstation One era? You probably remember how much time you spent playing the game. Well, Stardew Valley is a very similar game, but with some much better things.
The premise of the game is the same: you inherit your grandfather’s abandoned farm. Besides having to manage the farm, you also have to forge relationships with villagers. Those are just two of the many activities you can do at Stardew Valley, and this is what makes this game interesting. There are so many things you can do. Just choose which activity you like.
Celeste (Platformers, US$19.99)
Celeste perhaps the only game on this list that has gameplay time which is quite short. Indeed, you can still spend quite a long time in the game platformers this, but not nearly a hundred hours like Zelda or even Hollow Knights.
Even though, Celeste is a great game that deserves to be one of your first games. Challenge platformersthe difficult ones will fail you over and over again until you master the trick. Complementing its tough but cool challenges, this game also has pixel graphics that are quite pleasing to the eye and one of the best music in 2023.
Also read: Celeste Review: Cool Platformer with Touching Themes